rod_scholl wrote: > > Alex wrote: > > >shoving such teaching down the throat of an > > indifferent person, or selling it to a mildly > > interested practitioner, is not the best example of > > skillful means > > Then why did you try to sell it by commanding Carlos that he "must" > realize it? > > Rod > > --- In [email protected], Alex Bunard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > --- Rod Scholl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Alex writes: > > > > You must realize that it is impossible to empty > > > > something that is already empty.
Just pointing out here that Alex's "must" doesn't have to be understood as a command or semi-legal obligation here, as Rod seems to have taken it. Another possible reading in the context would be something like 'you surely realize', 'you certainly realize' or even 'I'm sure you realize". James ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! http://us.click.yahoo.com/UwRTUD/UOnJAA/i1hLAA/S27xlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Noble Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration, Right Livelihood Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
